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School Uniform Policy
Board of Management
Scoil Bhríde Nurney
2015+
Scoil Bhríde
School Uniform Policy
SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
The Board, Staff and Parents Association have determined that the School Uniform is a fundamental
part of the school identity and underscores all areas of school life.
The following uniform must be worn by all pupils except on PE days:
The Uniform offers a range of choice while trying to minimise cost.
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School Wine Jumper (with school crest): available from local suppliers
School Tie: available from the school
Grey shirt: Parents can choose where to purchase
Grey trousers / skirt / pinafore: Parents can choose where to purchase.
Appropriate footwear (e.g. black shoes etc.): Parents can choose where to purchase.
From September 2016 on Physical Education (PE) days the following tracksuit is to be
worn by all pupils:
1. Plain Navy tracksuit bottom (no stripes or markings): Parents can choose where to
purchase.
2. Royal blue hoodie (with gold school crest): available from local suppliers
3. White polo shirt: Parents can choose where to purchase.
(Grey polo shirt from September 2017)
4. Appropriate sports footwear: Velcro fastening if possible for younger children). Parents
can choose where to purchase.
For P.E. runners must be worn. Children come dressed in P.E. Gear and remain in such on the day
they have physical Education.
PLEASE NOTE!! – Pupils wear tracksuit on their P.E. days ONLY.
All items of uniform must be labelled.
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The Reasoning behind the School Uniform:
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Makes all pupils equal while creating a clear school identity.
Represents a visible commitment to the rules and policies of Scoil Bhríde Nurney
Establishes a code of dress appropriate to the image the school wishes to present.
Reinforces a pride among the pupils in their school, particularly when representing the school
on sporting or extra-curricular activities
5. Reduces expense to parents of regularly having to purchase clothes for their children – often
at the dictate of fashion.
6. Pupils can clearly be distinguished from people who are not members of our school
community thus making the school a safer environment for all (e.g. school-based tours,
school and community celebration days etc.)
Uniform Enforcement Policy and Procedures:
To properly enforce the Uniform Policy, the school is again dependent on the support of you, the
parents and guardians. Pupils are expected to adhere to the full school uniform as defined in the
School Code of Behaviour. The School uniform reflects the sense of belonging to the school
community and parity of esteem in which each individual is held. It must therefore be neat, clean
and correctly worn at all times, including going to, within and returning from school. It is neither
possible nor practical for the school to operate exceptions to this policy, though we acknowledge
that there will occasionally be genuine reasons why your child may arrive in school not wearing
full uniform. The school may offer replacement school uniform items to pupils presenting out of
uniform.
Enforcement Procedures are as follows:
 Pupils who have a genuine reason for being out of uniform should bring a letter signed by a
parent/guardian to the teacher. This must be done first thing in the morning before 11am.
 At random times during the week a uniform inspection will be carried out by the school.
Classes presenting in full and proper school uniform as a whole will be recognised and
rewarded.
 Anyone not in full and proper school uniform will be asked for a letter/note explaining why. If
there is no letter/note, a verbal reprimand will be given and the pupil’s name, class, issue and
date will be logged in a uniform book.
 If the issue presents itself again without rectification, the pupil will be given time-out at break
time.
 If the issue presents itself a third time without rectification, a letter will be sent to parents and
the pupil will be placed on detention.
Persistent disregard for the school’s uniform policy will be addressed through the school’s
Code of Behaviour and the Board of Management will deal with pupils refusing to cooperate with the policy.
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Jewellery Policy
As parents and educators, we are all very conscious of the importance of our children’s health,
hygiene, safety and happiness. The following policy regarding the wearing of jewellery etc. has
been devised to minimise the risk of accident, injury or infection during school activities.
As a general ‘rule of thumb’ items or styles that are either an unnecessary distraction or a
potential danger to oneself / another child, should not be worn to school. If you need to discuss
any of the above please contact the school principal.
Items/styles that may be worn:
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Watches (not on swimming days – to avoid loss or damage)
Plain stud earrings – one per ear (to be removed by pupil and stored by pupil during sport
activities)
Simple hair ties, clips or bands
Any item required to highlight a certain medical condition e.g. medic alert bracelets
Items/styles that may not be worn:
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Rings of any description
Necklaces, ‘chokers’
Pendants, crosses & chains
Elaborate hair decorations with sharp points
Hair dye
Bracelets
Body piercing
Earrings – other than plain studs
Body art / tattoos
Hair art/engraving
False nails
Heelies
Any item not mentioned above that may be a distraction to learning
*Exceptions will be made for students engaged in staged performances on behalf of the school
where any of the above items are so required for the duration of the staged performance(s).
The successful implementation of this policy is an important step in promoting a safe school
environment for all children. All families and pupils are asked to co-operate with its
implementation. This policy will be reviewed as required.
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Ratification of School Uniform Policy
This policy was adopted by the Board of Management on _________________
Signed: _________________________
Chairperson of Board of Management
Signed: __________________________
Principal
Date: __________________________
Date: __________________________
Date of next review: __________________
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